Thank you very much. 1 minute before I wanted to order the Carly package, I decided to watch Carly reviews on RUclips and saw your video. I had not seen the really small sentence of yearly paying for the licence. This is ridiculous. So I will look for something similar. Thanks again.
Glad it helps. Subscription is normal for advanced devices, but Carly is really basic. For example, Thinkdiag2 needs a subscription but does 5x more than Carly. You can get some ideas in my scanners comparison: www.iamcarhacker.com/bluetooth-obd2-scanners-comparison/
I did not see this before an impulse buy based on Legit Street Cars (susgest you unsubscribe any ass-hat that promotes Carly). Carly is a rip-off. No refunds and they hide the fact that it's subscription-based. Deceptive advertising, sketchy business practices, no refunds, questionable value/functionality vs a standalone OBD2 scanner.
Hi man first of all thank you I was 1 sec before buying and you literally saved me. And secondly I saw a obd scanner that’s call thinkcar that’s has lower membership payment and it comes with a screen too for the same buying price. What’s your opinion on that?
Hi, I the Thinkcar belong under Launch (professional scan tool manufacturer), so they have really good software. I can recommend the Thinkdiag2, I also did a video review if you want to check it: ruclips.net/video/CJnKmrenJ3o/видео.html&t
Wish I'd watched this before impulse ordering the Carly - it arrived this morning - what a piece of junk - spent all morning wrestling with it - it disconnects constantly from my Lexus GS460, and won't scan my Toyota Matrix at all - also I *know* something is up with the throttle on the Lexus because it sometimes won't go 100% throttle - but the Carly shows no errors. Guess I'll just have to go to the local garage to get them to use their non-toy scanner on it.
Carly may be famous for its coding abilities, but NOT if you own a Mercedes Benz! Apart from diagnostics, service info etc, you can't change anything on a MB due to the complexity of the software in the Mercedes, apparently.
I bought this for $120.00 US, it literly does nothing. Most of the scanning feature just did the spinning wheel on the tool. I consider Carly worthless.
True and the price makes it so bad. If I compare it to other devices, given what it can do it should cost maybe $50 for adapter and $20 year subscription if any.
I bought the standard Carly with no yearly subsciption, which still allows you to diagnose the car. The check engine warning light is on and I used it to diagnose the car, but I get no information about the engine. Can someone please confirm if this thing checks your engine as well if you don't have a subscription? I have never seen something this cryptic in my whole life, I find ZERO information about exactly what STANDARD does and what PREMIUM does, and I am not the kind to get subscriptions unless they really make sense
@@iamcarhacker I even returned it already, worst possible purchase. Maybe if you got nothing to do with your money and want to play with the options on your car, it is a fun trinket (when it works, but new cars already have tons of options in their menus), but if you want something reliable to keep your car in check, useless
Oh this company is very sneaky, pay for this and watch out for auto renewal at £160, contact them to query it and they shut you down with no way to reply, very, very sneaky, avoid at all costs, a rip off that will cost you dearly!
Yes it is a shady company, they should rather invest time to improve the product instead of missleading customers. I hope i dont forget to cancel my subscription before 1-year is over :D
@Car Hacker - OBD2 Hacks if you forget you will have no chance of a refund, wherever you purchased the app cancel auto renew, when you reach out to them they will refuse a refund, trust me I've found out
@@iamcarhacker I bought Mazda app license + OBD scanner (thats what I have on Invoice). But in the Account section they wrote I have active subscription and my next payment is next year. Short story: I was fooled.
And also if you decide to have Carista pro for a year, the 12-month plan costs $50. But you don't need it, just do coding and use other app for diagnosing.
Carly is a ripoff! Do not buy. They will charge you an unspecified "annual fee" of $175 then claim that they cannot refund it because you didn’t submit the cancellation one month before your "subscription" ended. What subscription? Oh, they bury that in the terms and conditions and don’t even tell you how much it is going to be. To find out, they direct you to a link that has no amounts and just puts you into a loop. Don't let them steal your money! Run away! Their customer service sucks.
So, i am looking for a OBD scanner to code vehicles Vag group and bmw are the most common. OBDELEVEN is an option since it is easy to use but has a stupid 60€ yearly pro subscription… (vag only, no bmw). Carly obd is same price but for all brands, but i dont know about the easy coding.. i know carly had easy coding for BMW but what about vag group?? Anyone know if carly can code vag group like OBDeleven?
You idiots should read the fine print before you click the 'buy now' button! There is an (*) next to the purchase price, if you read the fine print it clearly states there is an annual fee. Stop blaming Companies and everyone else because YOU didn't read the fine print. I bought one using PayPal, went straight to PayPal website, logged in, found the Carly purchase and cancelled 'renew subscription' option. Simple.
Well, you can use it for a year and dump it. No more payments after that. They cannot force you to keep paying every year. You said it yourself yearly subscription. 1 year, use the most important things and don't renew it the next year.
Yes, I don't plan on keeping the subscription after the first year expires. The 10 years example was just to show how much money would you dump on not that advanced tool if you don't know what can other tools do for cheaper prices.
Hi, airbag light is usually permanent code that cannot be erased with simple scanner unless you fix the problem first. You would need something like VCP to erase it without fixing fault on VAG vehicle.
Funny how only people who had issues fill the comment section bagging Carly. I have a 2020 Toyota Landcruiser Prado, bought the Carly OBD2 scanner, apart from initial confusion getting it to link to my phone the forst time, it works perfectly. Does everyrhing I wanted it to. The customisation options are brilliant. I have enabled almost every option usually only available on higher spec models. Changed the instrument layout on the dash, added DPF monitoring, all kinds of stuff. Paid the 1yr subscription via Paypal, went to PP website and disabled 'renew subscription' option for Carly, simple. Cheapest scanner I've ever used.
People are mostly mad that Carly is purposely hiding the fact you get only 1-year of premium app when you pay. And as someone who tried lot of scanners, Carly was one of the worst money to value ratio since you can do all those things you mentioned with lot cheaper tools.
IT will probably limits to some basic funcionality. I still have 6 months left on mine. I also heard that they wont let you unsubscribe that easily so i am interested to see how will IT go 😂
@@iamcarhacker 5 months to change your billing to other cards for your other commitments while you cancel that card you used for them. that or only use gift cards to pay for subscriptions.
Hi, Veepeak is good for all cars in general including VW but if you want to use more complex features like coding, adaptation and basic settings I would go with OBDeleven
I haven't tried it yet, but I heard about it. It has good ratings but probably can only read codes and engine live data if I understand correctly. So it is very basic.
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Thank you very much. 1 minute before I wanted to order the Carly package, I decided to watch Carly reviews on RUclips and saw your video. I had not seen the really small sentence of yearly paying for the licence. This is ridiculous. So I will look for something similar. Thanks again.
Glad it helps. Subscription is normal for advanced devices, but Carly is really basic. For example, Thinkdiag2 needs a subscription but does 5x more than Carly.
You can get some ideas in my scanners comparison: www.iamcarhacker.com/bluetooth-obd2-scanners-comparison/
Same😂
You are lucky, I feel like I've been scammed, but to be fair I should have researched before ordering.
same 😂 i was a couple of seconds away from wasting some money
Same here! Thank you dude
Thanks, man; because of your video I moved from buying Carly to Veepeak, I think I made a wise move
Glad I could help :)
I did not see this before an impulse buy based on Legit Street Cars (susgest you unsubscribe any ass-hat that promotes Carly). Carly is a rip-off. No refunds and they hide the fact that it's subscription-based. Deceptive advertising, sketchy business practices, no refunds, questionable value/functionality vs a standalone OBD2 scanner.
Hi man first of all thank you I was 1 sec before buying and you literally saved me. And secondly I saw a obd scanner that’s call thinkcar that’s has lower membership payment and it comes with a screen too for the same buying price. What’s your opinion on that?
Hi, I the Thinkcar belong under Launch (professional scan tool manufacturer), so they have really good software. I can recommend the Thinkdiag2, I also did a video review if you want to check it: ruclips.net/video/CJnKmrenJ3o/видео.html&t
Wish I'd watched this before impulse ordering the Carly - it arrived this morning - what a piece of junk - spent all morning wrestling with it - it disconnects constantly from my Lexus GS460, and won't scan my Toyota Matrix at all - also I *know* something is up with the throttle on the Lexus because it sometimes won't go 100% throttle - but the Carly shows no errors. Guess I'll just have to go to the local garage to get them to use their non-toy scanner on it.
That's too bad. And for Toyota/Lexus there is a much better tool without need to pay subscription: ruclips.net/video/MPgM8iIfIBQ/видео.html&t
Good video! Great advice.
Thank you!
Carly may be famous for its coding abilities, but NOT if you own a Mercedes Benz! Apart from diagnostics, service info etc, you can't change anything on a MB due to the complexity of the software in the Mercedes, apparently.
Yes, I heard that OBDeleven will do a Mercedes app, but they still didn't release the BMW Pro so that might take a long time.
It won't even. Clear errors in ..my mercedes slk its totally useless
@@vinnylev959or maybe your mercedes is fucked and the codes cant be Cleared
@NICKZ420 Nope. Mercedes proprietary software is not accessible with 'cheap' DIY, OBD scanners.
Won't even clear any codes on my a35 amg
I bought this for $120.00 US, it literly does nothing. Most of the scanning feature just did the spinning wheel on the tool. I consider Carly worthless.
True and the price makes it so bad. If I compare it to other devices, given what it can do it should cost maybe $50 for adapter and $20 year subscription if any.
I bought the standard Carly with no yearly subsciption, which still allows you to diagnose the car. The check engine warning light is on and I used it to diagnose the car, but I get no information about the engine. Can someone please confirm if this thing checks your engine as well if you don't have a subscription? I have never seen something this cryptic in my whole life, I find ZERO information about exactly what STANDARD does and what PREMIUM does, and I am not the kind to get subscriptions unless they really make sense
Don't buy subscription it's wasted money...Thinkdiag2 is 100x better if you are willing to pay subscription
@@iamcarhacker I even returned it already, worst possible purchase. Maybe if you got nothing to do with your money and want to play with the options on your car, it is a fun trinket (when it works, but new cars already have tons of options in their menus), but if you want something reliable to keep your car in check, useless
Oh this company is very sneaky, pay for this and watch out for auto renewal at £160, contact them to query it and they shut you down with no way to reply, very, very sneaky, avoid at all costs, a rip off that will cost you dearly!
Yes it is a shady company, they should rather invest time to improve the product instead of missleading customers. I hope i dont forget to cancel my subscription before 1-year is over :D
@Car Hacker - OBD2 Hacks if you forget you will have no chance of a refund, wherever you purchased the app cancel auto renew, when you reach out to them they will refuse a refund, trust me I've found out
@@iamcarhacker idk, in my case I dont have cancel subscription button, only upgrade button. It scares me a lot.
@@mrwave9475 If you have an "upgrade" you are using the free option? Or did you pay a subscription?
@@iamcarhacker I bought Mazda app license + OBD scanner (thats what I have on Invoice). But in the Account section they wrote I have active subscription and my next payment is next year.
Short story: I was fooled.
Thank you so much
Glad it helps
Im just looking for one with witch I can change headlight functions, my dim light goes out whrn i turn high beams on and they are supposed to stay one
If they are supposed to both stay ON, you probably have electrical issue and coding wont help you anyway.
Bro, Carista is 10 per month so 120/year.
How is Carly more expensive than that?
But you only need 1-month to do coding and then cancel. Free car scanner app is better for diagnosing anyways.
And also if you decide to have Carista pro for a year, the 12-month plan costs $50. But you don't need it, just do coding and use other app for diagnosing.
Carly is a ripoff! Do not buy. They will charge you an unspecified "annual fee" of $175 then claim that they cannot refund it because you didn’t submit the cancellation one month before your "subscription" ended. What subscription? Oh, they bury that in the terms and conditions and don’t even tell you how much it is going to be. To find out, they direct you to a link that has no amounts and just puts you into a loop. Don't let them steal your money! Run away! Their customer service sucks.
Yes the company is very shady. I went ahead and cancel mine today even tough i still have couple months left just in case
So, i am looking for a OBD scanner to code vehicles Vag group and bmw are the most common.
OBDELEVEN is an option since it is easy to use but has a stupid 60€ yearly pro subscription… (vag only, no bmw).
Carly obd is same price but for all brands, but i dont know about the easy coding.. i know carly had easy coding for BMW but what about vag group?? Anyone know if carly can code vag group like OBDeleven?
@@killerhakie Every good Bluetooth scanner has subscription. Carly costs 130$/year and it sucks. Buy obdeleven its 10x better than Carly and cheaper
You idiots should read the fine print before you click the 'buy now' button! There is an (*) next to the purchase price, if you read the fine print it clearly states there is an annual fee.
Stop blaming Companies and everyone else because YOU didn't read the fine print.
I bought one using PayPal, went straight to PayPal website, logged in, found the Carly purchase and cancelled 'renew subscription' option.
Simple.
Well, you can use it for a year and dump it. No more payments after that. They cannot force you to keep paying every year. You said it yourself yearly subscription. 1 year, use the most important things and don't renew it the next year.
Yes, I don't plan on keeping the subscription after the first year expires. The 10 years example was just to show how much money would you dump on not that advanced tool if you don't know what can other tools do for cheaper prices.
Hey! Can I open some features on my BMW with thinkdiag2? If I can’t what’s your recommendation?
Thanks:)
Hi I didnt use it on bmw but you can message thinkdiag store they will tell you for your model.
Other options are obdeleven bmw or bimmercode app
Porsche obd 2 app ?
Hi there, i want to buy an obd scanner/coder that can erase airbag fault on a Volkswagen Jetta MK5, what do you recommend? Carly, Veepeak?
Hi, airbag light is usually permanent code that cannot be erased with simple scanner unless you fix the problem first. You would need something like VCP to erase it without fixing fault on VAG vehicle.
Thanks@@iamcarhacker
Trying to cancel is a headache, they make it so hard probably because the scanner isn't that good or useful.
I heard that many times and I actually cancel mine few days ago and it was very easy to cancel I was surprised. I only filled one form and it was done
Funny how only people who had issues fill the comment section bagging Carly.
I have a 2020 Toyota Landcruiser Prado, bought the Carly OBD2 scanner, apart from initial confusion getting it to link to my phone the forst time, it works perfectly. Does everyrhing I wanted it to. The customisation options are brilliant. I have enabled almost every option usually only available on higher spec models. Changed the instrument layout on the dash, added DPF monitoring, all kinds of stuff.
Paid the 1yr subscription via Paypal, went to PP website and disabled 'renew subscription' option for Carly, simple.
Cheapest scanner I've ever used.
People are mostly mad that Carly is purposely hiding the fact you get only 1-year of premium app when you pay.
And as someone who tried lot of scanners, Carly was one of the worst money to value ratio since you can do all those things you mentioned with lot cheaper tools.
If you do have the carly and dont renew, can you still use it without updates or does it stop working altogether?
IT will probably limits to some basic funcionality. I still have 6 months left on mine. I also heard that they wont let you unsubscribe that easily so i am interested to see how will IT go 😂
@@iamcarhacker 5 months to change your billing to other cards for your other commitments while you cancel that card you used for them. that or only use gift cards to pay for subscriptions.
Hello ,is it good veepeak for volkswagen passat cc 2015?
Hi, Veepeak is good for all cars in general including VW but if you want to use more complex features like coding, adaptation and basic settings I would go with OBDeleven
@@iamcarhacker ok, thank you
@@iamcarhacker can you tell me about the one from obdeleven that I can buy, as you have many varieties
@@stefanpatrasinca9682 check explanation here:ruclips.net/video/B2vggwIyzvY/видео.htmlsi=xguvyCtyL8IVm4-M
Can it use to remap
Can it use to miles correction
No
No
Can it use to clear code
Even think diag also can’t code to remap the car ?
Scam product don’t buy Carly no support can’t do basic functions with newer cars
Yes it's a bad product.
Absolute waste of money does not do anything that they said it would
Hello sir...
What about the bluedriver OBD ?
I haven't tried it yet, but I heard about it. It has good ratings but probably can only read codes and engine live data if I understand correctly. So it is very basic.
Theres a way the have the premium version for free
How?
Carly is a scam I just brought it and it is shit.very slow,waste of money do not buy
Bro 1 month 10 dolars 12 month 120 same shit
If you are refering to Carista, I am saying buy 1-month and do customizations you want for $10. I don't recommend paying for subscription for a year
don't buy Carly this is really bad. OBDEleven is much better 😂
True
You're giving false information. Carly can program some features of certain cars. Its mostly for BMW. Its basically oem software for BMW
What exactly is false in my video in your opinion?
Yeah. It works fine on my BMW’s but it’s still a scam.
Thinkdiag is better product bruv u charged 120 dollars a year and your product is trash while thinkdiag charges less and have more coding for car lol
Ehhh...That is exactly what I said in the video and Carly isn't my product. Maybe my english is hard to understand.
@@iamcarhacker sorry man didnt rly understand what u said u put to many stops when u speak so yea sorry
@@ProwessPlays no problem I need to improve speaking 😅
Blue driver is the shit!
I have to to try it someday, it does look useful.